This rescue effort is dedicated to the loving memory of Sunny, the first purebred chow chow to touch our lives. She lived the first half of her life with someone that severely neglected her and then abandoned her when she reached middle age. She was found with a chain around her neck attached to a doghouse with no food or water. While Sunny was a castaway to her previous owner, she was a dear friend and a precious gift to us. She was our little ray of sunshine and truly one the sweetest dogs to bless our lives. Sunny passed away on August 8, 2006 at the estimated age of 11. We were privileged to have this angel among us over 4 years and we cherished every minute with her. Our hope is that Sunny’s life will be an example of how rescued chow chows, despite their background, have so much love and devotion to share when given the opportunity. Sunny's life mattered and she made a difference in this world. We will always be grateful for the time we had with her and the incredible gift of hope she gave to us.
Be the change that you want to see in the world.
--Mohandas Gandhi
Who We Are
We are an all-volunteer organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charity. We are also an incorporated non-profit in the State of Ohio dedicated to finding loving, responsible homes for purebred chows in need. Most chows come to us from shelters, animal control facilities or pounds when they are at high risk of being killed due to lack of space or opportunity. We seldom accept chows given up by owners. If you have found a stray chow, please contact your local animal control immediately. That is who the chow’s owner will contact when looking for their lost chow.
Our Chows
We only offer chows for adoption that we would like to have as pets ourselves. We have very strict temperament requirements, so all of our chows are polite and well behaved with people and other dogs. While in foster care, our rescues live in a home where they receive the daily care and attention they need and deserve. Any special medical needs or injuries are treated and all are housebroken, microchipped, spayed/neutered, free of intestinal worms, fleas and ticks, current on all shots, heartworm free and on preventative.
We seldom have baby purebred chow puppies in rescue. Purebred puppies usually don't come into rescue until they are older, after the owner tires of caring for and training a demanding puppy. Puppies are time consuming, demanding and require intensive work and training. Even then, there are no guarantees. With an older chow, you know what you are getting up front and older chows are so grateful for the opportunity to love and be loved.
Adoption Requirements:
- previous purebred chow experience
- live within 400 miles of Cincinnati, OH
- chows must be kept as indoor pets
- enclosed fenced yard (not invisible fencing)
- other pets in the adoptive home must be spayed/neutered
- potential adopters with a chow currently in the home will be eligible to adopt a chow of the opposite sex
- potential adopters 65 yrs. or older will be eligible to adopt chows 5 yrs. or older
- completed adoption application
- home visit prior to adoption
- signed adoption contract after application has been approved and home visit has been performed.
Adoption Fees:
less than a year old: $300
1-2 years old: $275
3-4 years old: $250
5 years or older: $200
Chow Facts:
- easily housebroken and have little or no body odor
- not big barkers or diggers
- shed seasonally, not daily - twice a year they shed their undercoats and literally fill trash bags full of hair at that time
- seldom destructive
- naturally suspicious of strangers and very territorial - they take their homes & family very seriously as well as their responsibility to protect what they love
- aloof, reserved with affection, independent, dignified and stubborn - like a cat
- saves his affections for those he loves dearly and finds little reason to seek attention from anyone else
- seldom get along with large dogs of the same sex
- Chows are not "one person/family" dogs! They bond to new owners regardless of age.
- Sigmund Freud used his favorite chow-chow, Jo-Fi as a pet therapy dog. He felt that the presence of the dog seemed to have a calming influence on all patients.
The personal rewards that come from saving a worthwhile life are immeasurable. Rescued dogs do everything possible to please you and show you how much they appreciate your efforts. If you have ever had a cherished pet, please consider that here but for the grace of God goes your beloved pet. These dogs can't help their situation, but you can by volunteering to foster a dog in need.
Wish List
Foster Homes
We feed Nutro products and always have a need for food and treats.
Donations to help pay vet expenses. Your donation is tax deductible.
Special Thanks
We gratefully acknowledge support of this rescue effort through grants and donations received from:
The Pedigree Foundation
The Chow Chow Club, Inc. Welfare Fund
The Fitts Family in loving memory of Freeway Terfruchte
The Alexander Family
The VanArsdale Family in loving memory of Tera and Zelda
The Slayter Family
The Jacobson Family
The Earley Family
The Moore Family
The Skelton Family
The Henry Family
The Wiley Family
The Barrett Family
The Akroush Family
The Steiert Family
The Bulla Family
The Olin Family
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This rescue effort is dedicated to the loving memory of Sunny, the first purebred chow chow to touch our lives. She lived the first half of her life with someone that severely neglected her and then abandoned her when she reached middle age. She was found with a chain around her neck attached to a doghouse with no food or water. While Sunny was a castaway to her previous owner, she was a dear friend and a precious gift to us. She was our little ray of sunshine and truly one the sweetest dogs to bless our lives. Sunny passed away on August 8, 2006 at the estimated age of 11. We were privileged to have this angel among us over 4 years and we cherished every minute with her. Our hope is that Sunny’s life will be an example of how rescued chow chows, despite their background, have so much love and devotion to share when given the opportunity. Sunny's life mattered and she made a difference in this world. We will always be grateful for the time we had with her and the incredible gift of hope she gave to us.